Conscience: A Very Short Introduction

Paul Strohm

ISBN 10: 019956969X / ISBN 13: 9780199569694

Published by Oxford University Press, 2011

About this Item

2011. 1st Edition. Paperback. Where does our conscience come from, and how reliable is it? Exploring its deep historical roots, Paul Strohm considers what conscience has meant to successive generations. Using examples from popular culture and contemporary politics he demonstrates that conscience is as important today as it has ever been. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, c. 15 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 109 x 9. Weight in Grams: 128. . . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conscience: A Very Short Introduction
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019956969X
• ISBN 13: 9780199569694
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

From Cicero and Augustine through the middle ages and into the Reformation, this Very Short Introduction considers conscience as a matter of human rights and obligations, as well as an important issue in contemporary politics. Written by Paul Strohm, an eminent authority in the field and an engaging writer, this compact book provides a thought provoking introduction to a compelling topic. Arranged chronologically to focus on a series of important moments in the history of conscience--from Augustine's episode of conscience to the rise of conscience as a secular ideal--the volume explores a wide variety of texts and events, providing a concise introduction to the evolution of ideas and debates about conscience.

About the Author

Paul Strohm is the Anna Garbedian Professor of the Humanities at Columbia University.